The 7th ATC's Grafenwoehr Training Area provides the highest quality ranges, maneuver areas, other training facilities, training assistance and support to U.S., Joint and Multinational commands enabling them to safely achieve and sustain live-fire qualification gunnery standards and to hone their skills to win in any operating environment.

Co-located with 7th ATC's other directorates and resources, GTA falls under the Training Support Activity Europe and seamlessly integrates live, virtual and constructive training, providing a “blended” training event which can fully integrate all elements within the training unit.

Who We Are

The Grafenwoehr Training Area is the U.S. Army’s largest and most sophisticated permanent training area in Europe. GTA’s live-fire and maneuver ranges supports U.S., NATO and partner nation live fire qualifications from small arms to tanks, artillery, aerial gunnery and close air support. GTA is composed of 4 branches: the maneuver branch, scheduling branch, safety branch and range support branch.

Training Impacts, Noise & Advisories

Grafenwoehr Training Area serves a wide variety of customers. 7th ATC is conscious of the impact that training activities may have on the local populace and strives to be a good member of the community. When possible, we schedule the majority of our training events during weekdays and normal work day hours.

What type of Weapons are used in GTA?
Artillery, Small Arms, Tanks, Aerial Gunnery, Close-air Support

Why is the training noise loud?
Terrain, Caliber of Weapons, Weather
Weather conditions, like wind speed and direction, temperature and humidity, and overcast or low-hanging clouds, may affect both the amplification of noise and distance in which sound is heard.

What determines training schedules?
Grafenwoehr Training Area operates range operations according to the Status of Forces Agreement.

The Grafenwoehr Training Area is the U.S. Army’s largest and most sophisticated permanent training area in Europe. GTA’s live-fire and maneuver ranges supports U.S., NATO and partner nation live fire qualifications from small arms to tanks, artillery, aerial gunnery and close air support. GTA is composed of 4 branches: the maneuver branch, scheduling branch, safety branch and range support branch.